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Kirby-Vass Insulation, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kirby-Vass Insulation, INC. ranks #81,987 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,428
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#81,987
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kirby-Vass Insulation, INC. in Blacksburg, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,428. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kirby-Vass Insulation, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #81,987 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Dei Incorporated in Chatham, VA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,428 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#81,987
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kirby-Vass Insulation, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kirby-Vass Insulation, INC. runs well below peers (0.21x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$1,428 Top 18% most affordable more affordable than 82% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Kirby-Vass Insulation, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.33.97.511.114.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGP ROOFING & CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MANUEL RAMIREZ DBA M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FLORIDA BUILDING PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PAULO BRAZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SOSA CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MANUEL G SALTO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HOUSE DOCTORS CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8KEITH TILDEN ROOFING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FERNANDO FLORES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DOWNS SEPTIC & DRAIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6M M ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MILANOS MASONRY LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SWITALA'S CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ROGER A TREMBLAY CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FRANCISCO ORTEGA DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JUVENTINOS ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3US TANK PAINTING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14EAGLE MASONRY CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14FMM BUILDERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MF & MONTES FRAMING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Kirby-Vass Insulatio…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Kirby-Vass Insulation, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Kirby-Vass Insulation, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Kirby-Vass Insulation, INC. is the #26,874 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($1,428).

How Kirby-Vass Insulation, INC. Compares

Kirby-Vass Insulation, INC.'s 0.50 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.21x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-06-01

Last Inspection

2023-10-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$714

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $714 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$2,040

Current Penalty Amount

$1,428

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $612 from the initial assessment of $2,040. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Kirby-Vass Insulation, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kirby-Vass Insulation, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 1 3.3
Total Penalty $1,428 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $714 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kirby-Vass Insulation, INC., both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,428 here).

Cornerstone Interiors, INC. $1,428 WV Pride Construction, LLC $1,428 MS Pacific Concorde Development INC $1,428 GU Doyle Electric, INC. $1,428 LA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

GP Roofing & Construction, LLC 2 insp. Panama City Beach, FL Manuel Ramirez DBA Manuel Ramirez 2 insp. Des Plaines, IL Florida Building Pros INC 2 insp. Brandon, FL Paulo Braz 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

S & S Mechanical
Charleston, SC
0 inspections $0
Dei Incorporated
Chatham, VA
2 inspections $1,428
Cornerstone Interiors, INC.
Huntington, WV
2 inspections $1,428
B M S Roofing Corporation
Fredericksburg, VA
2 inspections $1,428
Pride Construction, LLC
Oxford, MS
2 inspections $1,428

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kirby-Vass Insulation, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kirby-Vass Insulation, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Kirby-Vass Insulation, INC. have? ▼
Kirby-Vass Insulation, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,428.
How many OSHA inspections has Kirby-Vass Insulation, INC. had? ▼
Kirby-Vass Insulation, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-06-01 and the most recent on 2023-10-30. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kirby-Vass Insulation, INC.? ▼
Kirby-Vass Insulation, INC. has been assessed $1,428 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,040 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Kirby-Vass Insulation, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kirby-Vass Insulation, INC. has 1 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Kirby-Vass Insulation, INC. operate in? ▼
Kirby-Vass Insulation, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238310). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kirby-Vass Insulation, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kirby-Vass Insulation, INC. ranks #81,987 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Kirby-Vass Insulation, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kirby-Vass Insulation, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,428 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dei Incorporated in Chatham, VA is a similar construction employer with $1,428 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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